Business Details
Trusted Private Investigation Services in California
Parrent Smith Investigations is a full-service private investigation firm dedicated to helping clients make informed decisions through comprehensive investigative services. With over 75 years of combined experience, we specialize in asset location, background checks, litigation support, and complex case resolution for attorneys, municipalities, non-profits, and corporations. Our team, led by seasoned professionals Nic Smith and Joanne Parrent, prioritizes honesty, legal compliance, and tailored solutions to address client needs.We focus on uncovering critical information through global asset tracing, witness interviews, environmental research, and cyber investigations, ensuring transparency and ethical standards. Our commitment to thoroughness and client education sets us apart in delivering actionable insights for legal, business, and personal matters.
Services
Asset Location
Background Checks
Criminal Defense
Cyber Investigations
Due Diligence
Environmental Research
Expert Witness
Fraud Investigations
Surveillance
Skip Tracing
Highlights and features
- We offer 75+ years of combined investigative experience in complex legal and corporate cases.
- Our team provides direct supervision by lead investigators Nic Smith and Joanne Parrent on all cases.
- We prioritize honest assessments of case feasibility within clients' budget constraints.
- Our global network enables asset tracing and recovery in over 100 countries.
- We specialize in rare environmental litigation support with proven case resolution success.
Services
Asset Location and Recovery
Our global asset investigations trace bank accounts, real estate, and vehicles worldwide. We utilize international networks and legal enforcement strategies to recover assets for judgment collection or fraud cases. With FCRA-certified investigators, we provide comprehensive tracing, recovery, and financial fraud analysis services.
Background Investigations
We conduct thorough personal and corporate background checks including criminal records, financial history, and professional credentials. Our reports analyze litigation risks, employment suitability, and business partnership viability with strict legal compliance. Services include pre-employment screening and executive reputation assessments.
Environmental Research
Our team specializes in toxic tort litigation support and site history analysis. We identify responsible parties, trace contamination sources, and document environmental practices through historical research and field interviews. This includes expert testimony preparation for large-scale environmental cases.
Criminal Defense Investigations
We assist defense attorneys by locating witnesses, verifying alibis, and uncovering exculpatory evidence. Our services include witness credibility assessments, crime scene analysis, and preparation of investigative reports to challenge prosecution evidence in both misdemeanor and felony cases.
Cyber Investigations
Our cyber investigations trace digital footprints through email tracking, domain analysis, and device forensics. We handle stalking cases, data breaches, and electronic evidence collection while maintaining chain-of-custody protocols for courtroom admissibility.
People
Nichols J. Smith
Licensed Private Investigator
With 40 years of experience, Nic Smith specializes in environmental litigation, corporate fraud investigations, and expert witness testimony. He has worked on high-profile cases involving international asset recovery and technical surveillance countermeasures.
Joanne Parrent
Licensed Private Investigator
Joanne Parrent brings expertise in complex litigation investigations and environmental historical research. Her background in journalism enhances her ability to conduct detailed public records research and undercover operations for corporate and legal clients.
Questions
What types of cases does Parrent Smith Investigations handle?
We handle asset recovery, background checks, criminal defense, environmental litigation, cyber investigations, and due diligence cases for legal and corporate clients.
How does your global asset recovery process work?
Our global network traces assets through databases, local investigators, and legal channels to locate and recover funds or property worldwide.
Are your investigators legally certified?
All investigators are licensed professionals with FCRA-certified asset investigation training and court-qualified security expertise.
Can you assist with international legal cases?
Yes, we provide cross-border support including letters rogatory execution and foreign legal system navigation.
What sets your environmental case expertise apart?
Our team has led major toxic tort cases like the Stringfellow and San Gabriel Valley groundwater cases with proven settlement success.
